BernCo Open Space Presents a Full Spring of Exciting, Educational Events

Bernalillo County Open Space is excited to present three special events series this spring, including a pair in January, for residents interested in gardening, sustainable landscaping or the history of their local community.

BernCo/UNM Celebrate Partnership at North Golf Course

Dignitaries from UNM, the State of New Mexico, BernCo and the UNM North Neighborhood Association will plant a tree and bury a time capsule marking the 20th anniversary year of Bernalillo County Open Space and five years since the creation of the UNM North Golf Course Urban Open Space.

Open Space Recognized by BernCo Board of Commissioners

On May 8 the Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners conveyed its sincere gratitude to Open Space on its success and dedication to the people of this great county on this, the 20th anniversary of Bernalillo County Open Space.

Carlito Springs Open Space Closed for Renovation

Carlito Springs Open Space is closed until further notice for renovations.
The project will involve improvements to the road leading to the spring, a potable water system, fire suppression and wastewater disposal system at the structures located at the spring along with a forest health plan.

Four Baby Dahl Lambs Born at Gutierrez-Hubbell House

Two sets of twin baby Dahl lambs were born in February and can been seen at Historic Gutierrez-Hubbell House.

BernCo’s Gutierrez-Hubbell House Joins National Register of Historic Places

The Gutierrez-Hubbell House History and Cultural Center has been named to the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places.

Open Space Properties

Cultivating Bernalillo County

Part of Bernalillo County’s mission is to protect prime agricultural lands.

Become a Master Naturalist

Our award-winning Master Naturalist Program is ideal for curious people who love the outdoors and want to support conservation measures that improve land health.

Open Space Overview

Bernalillo County is celebrating 20 years! A referendum was passed in 1998 to provide 0.5 mill levy funds for the acquisition of Open Space lands. Shortly afterwards, Bernalillo County purchased the first Open Space properties in 1999: Ojito de San Antonio, Durand, Pajarito, and Sabino Canyon. Numerous properties followed including the Gutierrez-Hubbell House in 2000. Bernalillo County launched the Open Space program ten years after the initial mill levy tax by providing resourced-based opportunities and environmental education opportunities to the public. The program continues to blossom and the County continues to protect important lands through community support and funding from the approved 2014 mill levy tax. This year, BernCo Open Space staff and partners are offering more public events than ever. Take advantage of these free events for all ages where you will have the opportunity to further explore and learn about public lands. Also, look for special memorabilia items only available this year at the public events.

Vision Statement

Bernalillo County Open Space strives to be a dynamic network of properties with important natural or cultural resources managed to benefit people, plants and wildlife by protecting and enhancing viewsheds, water resources, wildlife habitat, cultural/historic sites, and prime agricultural land; and providing resource-based recreation and environmental education.

Bernalillo County Open Space is hosting two events in January. The first is part of the History and Culture of New Mexico series on Jan. 20, and the second is part of the Backyard Farming series on J...

The Bernalillo County Arts Board, Blake Road Neighborhood Association and South Valley Academy solicit a call for artists to submit qualifications to lead a group of youth artists in a mural project....

Free open gym volleyball for ages 16+ at Los Vecinos Community Center, 478 NM-333, Tijeras. Every Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 6:15-8:15 and Saturday from 1:15-3:15 p.m. Call (505) 314-0240 for more info.